Marcia Moston

Perhaps because my parents moved our family from southern New Jersey to Spartanburg, South Carolina when I was nine, or perhaps because four years later we moved to Salisbury, North Carolina after my sister convinced my father buying a historical home was the smart thing to do, I quickly found myself caught up in this story. Or it could be the moves from eastern North Carolina to western Pennsylvania to eastern Pennsylvania to eastern Texas to Charlotte, North Carolina thanks to my husband serving full-time in the Army Reserves, this book resonated with me.

The adventures in the book captured many of the feelings and thoughts I have encountered through my life and the different places we have lived. I felt like the author did an excellent job capturing events along with realism and humor that kept me interested. The idea of a low-maintenance home falls by the wayside when the house Carol picks out turns out to be anything by low-maintenance. The Biblical insights, humor, and that the book obviously comes from the heart make this book enjoyable and worth reading.

So if you enjoy reading Christian-living memoirs with heart, humor, and Biblical connections, check out this book for yourself.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but it in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.… (més)

I have read the scripture many times where it talks about the plans God has for us. We make decisions praying we are going in the right direction. I liked this book because it is candid, personal, mixed with humor and God’s Word. The author takes us on a trip where mistakes are made but with it comes wisdom. I’m not big on change and get anxiety when faced with it. I laughed when the author saw actual billboards that were directed at her. Well I’m thinking , He is definitely trying to get her attention. I got comfortable and buckled in to travel with our author as she navigates life and change.

I loved how the author weaved the story of Jacob throughout the book. In the midst of everything Jacob was doing wrong, God showed him grace. How many times have we wanted to give up? As the author continues her journey through restoring a sad looking house to owning vending machine we sense God working and reminding her that He is in control.

Each chapter is filled with wonderful accounts of a journey that teaches us to trust God, never give up and thank Him for His grace that surrounds us daily. I enjoyed the book and found it refreshing to read. I appreciate how the author shared her struggles and rejoiced when lessons were learned. This would be a great book to give to someone needing encouragement and a reminder that change doesn’t have to be a burden.

“God is in charge of your future, don’t fear change.”

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.… (més)